780078_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non-Dischargc General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verijy all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must he signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 78-0078 Certificate Of Coverage Number:
2. Facility Name: Lola Seale� Rouse #2
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Lola Sealey Rouse
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 7638 Tobacco Rd
City: Orrum State: NC
Telephone Nurnber: 910-628-8004 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: Fancy Feet Dr
City: Orruni State:
6. County where Facility is located: Robeson
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): David W. Rouse
NC
David W Rouse
910-628-5289 Ext.
Murt)hv-Brown LLC
Phone No.: 910-740-3546
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 5,280
Operation Types:
AWS780078
Zip: 28369
Zip; 28369
OIC 4: 1001319
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poult
Other Types
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Sheep- Sheep
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
BeefFeeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
APR 0 3 ?019
��.bnai operadons sectron

ROY COOPER
Govern"
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrerary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Virector
d
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Lola Sealey Rouse
Lola Sealey Rouse #2
7638 Tobacco Rd
Orrum, NC 28369
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of die new animal waste operation State Non-Dischargc General Permits are available
at htips:Hdeg.nc..gov/about/divisions/Water-resources/Water�qualit,�-ref!,ional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure � our continued covera2e under the State Non-Discharve General Permits. vou must submit an application for
nermit coveraee to the Division. Enclosed %ou will firid a "Retluest for Certificate of Coverare Facilitv CurrentIv Covered bv an
Ex2irin2 State Non -Discharge General Permit," The application form must be completed- signed and returned Ib� April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of-4he Certifled Animal- Waste Manap-ement Plan ICAWMPI with the
comNeted and sipned application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may Tesult in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): FaN etteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Robeson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS780078
Murphy -Brown LLC
CarofinaDepartrmntofEnvironmentalQualkN� I Dj%iskm of Water Resomfoes
L: i:::: _��D_ E Sstisbviy St. I iSag VajlSerVloeCentat I R"igh,NotthC&ro1ina27999-i6346
919.707-14WO

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Estimated
Liner Type
Estimated
Design Freeboard
Structure
Date
(Clay, Synthetic,
Capacity
Surface Area
"Redline"
Name
Built
Unknown)
(Cubic Feet)
(Square Feet)
(Inches)
i9o'""a
109 1 Ili
19.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
L Tte -m6strecent Waste Utilization Plan (VAT), signed bi the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the VaT
f The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name.L—D& � P W I et
Title:
Signature: Date:
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
TTIE CONPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
1,071,279.00
130,680.00
19.00
1
19.00
DUPLICATE # 1
130,680.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most rece Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), sh-, ned b,, the owner and a certified technical s[)ecialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the ArUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, welland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

UTILIZATION PLAN
RD.
- 28369
8-9097
5:- 4 nq
Feeder to Finish Swine
NUM50 ef hogs
(Desiga
Waste Treatment Lagoon
The waste '-ac-; I Jty must be land applied at, a
'--�`7u��on of surface water and/or
--nt,5 Ln the animal. waste should be used
--,al fertilizer required for the crops
in the f 7Le ---d,,; to be applied.
This nitrogen as the limi'ting nutrient.
�e-- -ce each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are cz�-� -Chat all plant nutrients can be
balanced the crop to be grown.
Several implementing your waste utilization
plan :I_n order L- -L
er il'zer value of the waste arid to
ensu--e 7
an environmentally safe manner:
based on the needs of the crop to be
-ent of the waste. Do not apply
—;_ent con' -
the crop can utilize.
they have different infiltration
PE_7
te—t-'als, cation exchange capacities, and
:,.Lj ing capacities.
be applied to land eroding at less than
Waste may be applied to land
7 per acre annually, but less than
providing that adequate filter
4. a on saturated soils, when it is raining,
rozen. Either of these conditions
surface waters which is not allowed
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also be considered to avoid drift and
�7 Of the nutrients
for crop Production
't'F for Pollution, the waste should
CrOD or applied not more than 30
a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
disking will conserve nutrients and
This
application method shown above. if
future,
the � You need to revise this
samie.
application methods are not the
aR'Cly the animal waste is based on
this 'cype
of facility. Acreage
-he
Wa
waste analysis report from your
4n
some cases You may want to have plant
"'ow additional
waste to be applied.
"he area recei-ving waste to be f lexible
Lime
analysis content and crop type.
crop
in the Optimum range for specific
Thi's
carried out, meets the requirements
0217 adopted by the
Environmental
YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
52
/year = 10032 tons
NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER yEAR
528 21
= 12144 lbs. PAN/year
Ap p I y il was-te is a big job. You should plan time
and
The _o apply the waste in a timely manner.
the _Oe� needed for waste application based on
and surface application.
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UTZLIZATION PLAN
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COMM
N
LBS
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
or
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APPLY
RESID.
APPLI
METH
N
TIME
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0
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0
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T
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�4.5
1922.5—
APR -SE
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'4.4
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�APR-SE
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15.2
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4.6
1230 10
11.3.
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0
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1
SEP-AP
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20
4.4--759-9.-5
MAR -JU,
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20
4.3
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MAR-JU,
�125.0
136 . 25 120
14.5
1613. 12r
7
MAR -�R5.
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I
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11 U 1117.5 20 16 17
MAR - JU
7940
0 11 --q- F1 1 -9-0
OCT-.AP
7 z� —N7--
NOTE
TOTAL112846.
"S being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
annuals.
cred t - P and K may be over applied
-hat-
-z:- reements. In the future, regulations may
of North Carolina to have a
addresses all nutrients. This plan
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PLAN
101A /V
So �, .6
C-ARMD
BY PRODUCER
T
tP,6P
YIELD LE�S
COMM N LBS
CODE
AW N
PER ACRES AW N
PER AC
AC USED
or------
IRESID. APPL2
!VlETH
N TIME
7940
Bp
4.6
f3O
T—.4 1012
APR -SE
7940
4.6
230
0 2.3 529
PR -SE
7940
--
4.1
205
�O �2.8
�574
APR -SE
7940
4.1
'205
10 �1.4 1287
APR -SE
7940
.4-1
4.5
1205
�922.5
10
I APR -SE
—
BP
14.9
1245
10 4.4 11078
IAPR-SE
7940
14.1-
1205
10 15.2 11066
APR -SE
7940
BP
'1. 6
230
10 11.3 1299
APR -SE
7940
sc-
1
150
1
10 126.3 11315
SEP-AP
7940
SB
42
1168
10 14.4 1739.2
JUN-SE
7940
SB
:45
180
10 14.3 1774
JUN-SE
7940
s B
42
1168
0. 4.5
1756
JUN-SE
7940
- ----- - ---
WA
11
10 �13.2
1100
11320
OCT-AP
7940
'10
G6�
SI3
42
I
168
I
15.9 .991.2
T
lo
1JUN-SE
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7940
1i U 11.60 10 6 .9 6� —0 -
T9 4-0 ��JLUN - S
10 IT If .7 _Tq 7�1 C 9-0
0 T - A
OCT 4
NOTE:
TOTAL113812
b4E-ing overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
annuals.
and K may be over applied
In the future, regulations may
of North Carolina to have a
addresses all nutr"
ients. This plan
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TRACT
AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
landowners must be attached.)
does not own adequate land.
Specification 2.)
CROP YIELD1 LBS iCOMM N
C 0 D 7---- AW N PER
PER AC AC
----- or
APPL-Y RESID-
1METH N
LBS
ACRES! AW N
USED
APPLI
TIME
TOTAL 10
be-ing overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
annuals.
--.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
.ge he removed through grazing,
grazing, plants should be grazed
of six to nine inches. Cattle
a::-e grazed to a height of four
grain etc, is to be removed
be exerc'sed not to let small
es'OeClially late in the season (i.e.
-q i-a
--- a y result if small grain gets too
a��Zlnitely interfere with stand of
of stand will result in reduced
being utilized- Rather than
hay or silage just before heading as
�7-- you are encouraged to cut the small
-�a,y want to consider harvesting hay or
during the season, depending on
planted in the fall.
-nt� small- grain, etc, is late
Drilling is recommended over
should be grazed or mowed to a
before drilling for best results.
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acreage in fields due to
—roczem) equals total required nitrogen
(COMM N) supplied-
T.1a e
codes used in tables 1 and 2 above
CROP
UNITS PER UNIT
2P
C
TONS so
SG
BUSHELS 1.25
WA
Ac. so
Ac.
100
AND 2
101A A/ F0.7-
AK N USED
2 "8 46
- 702.1
- ---------------
ecrual to 0 in order to
waste N rroduced.
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TRACT
AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
a:7j-downers mus'L be attached.)
- �-,'Erator does not own adequate land.
r -
ed SIpecification 2.)
YIELD ES COMM N.
AW N PER ACRES
PEP, AC AC I
APPLY
or
RES ID.
N
TOTAL 10
LES
AW N
USED
APPLI
TIMI
Oe-1-9 overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
-grain, etc, interseeded
ge a,' -,St be removed through grazing,
grac-3-ng, -plants should be grazed
J-
SIX to nine inches. Cattle
are crrazed to a height of four
e -ma17 q-a�
in, e L
tc, is to be removed
=-iol-,.1-tL be exercised not to let small
late in the season (i.e.
esuec-l'a.17y
may result if small grain gets too
interfere with stand of
cif: stand will result in reduced
�2 being utilized. Rather than
-�7 hay or silage just before heading as
you are encouraged to cut the small
viant to consider harvesting hay or
Z1.1s 5 .-LncT the season, depending on
planted in the fall.
small grain, etc, is late
Drilling is recommended over
ag�-ass should be grazed or mowed to a
drilling for be-st results.
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The
CROP
BP
SB
SG
WA
acreage in fields due to
equals- total required nitrogen
(M-1,101 N) supplied.
codes used in tables I and 2 above:
UNITS PER U14IT-
1 A1\j-D 2
TONS
50
BUSHELS
4
Ac.
50
Ac.
100
A N USED
W
eAt�
9
-1668.9
- --------------
equal to 0 in order to
waste N produced.
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equal to 0 in order to fully
are considered to be the
-n Iter strips along ditches,
and perlmeter areas not receiving
cment limitations. Actual total
and most likely will be, more than the
ac
to be used -for the utilization of
provisions for periodic land
rat -es The sludge will be nutrient
measlares "L_o prevent over application
v_ou:: =duction facility will produce
app:�:
nitrogen per year in the
S.LU0.C1;_:
VC,U
You wii-L nave approximately 9768
po ..d Js PAN to hybrid
apply th-L
b e -rmu.d, ;a �:z.�
pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
the apply the sludge to corn at
geln per acre, you will need 78.144 acres
of
are only estimates of the PAN and
vary by 25% depending on your
s;_:-.1 _-" st ic Y-'- elds, and application
M e t
The
rate 1,z? 4
If SUZ-fac=
show-,
�_'R ZR I GAT I ON
shoul'-'. not exceed the intake rate of the
I t hat
E'uCn. i_ runof f or ponding occurs. This
7 4
tolsture content, soil structure, soil
solids. The application amount
--lolding capacity of the soil at the
:ne planz available nitrogen applied exceed
land application for this plan,
,e -rodu--er and irricration designer to ensure
11.stallad to properly irrigate the acres
apply the recommended rates and
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Tract
'79-40
7940
7940
7940_
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7940
7940
7940
r- )40
7940
-�-9 4 —0
7940
7940
may make this plan invalid.
aguide -for establishing application
Application RatelApplic. Amount
(in/hr) (inches)
..0
*1.0
i�
*1.0
0 *1.0
2.. 0
*1.0
*1.0
*1.0
*1.0
*1.0
0.50 *1.0
0.50 *1.0
*1.0
0.40 *1.0
0.40 *1.0
*1.0
amount allowed for the soil
�.17--Z'Cae-n allowed for the crop is not over
z-- -ons. the application amount shown cannot
'a,=Ogen limitation. The maximum
C;_— applied under optimum soil
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Y:
Ca"_,--,
rz_ .
the.
temporary storage and the
ave--age of once every 6.00
-he waste be stored in
e of
houio.- Storrm storage or one foot
of t�_ae 25 year 24 hour storm.
_ucer ana waste applicator to
Is operated properly to apply the
Ta'�-_-s and 2. Failure to apply
-7trogen snown in the tables may
-.6- � t� __
you receive the waste analysis
the amcunt- c-E waste per acre and
applying the waste.
these f--'-elds each year; I year
a -n-ival cover crops will
. ..... off before planting corn
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ace waters of the state by
direct application, or
or and application. Any
surface water is prohibited.
the desilgn folder that the
for use of adequate
Y­the waSte. If the producer does
dispose O-f waste, he/she shall
w-i-'Ch a landowner who is within a
h_`Lm/har the use of the land for
--s-PMnsibilit-y of the owner of the
ae WF
.-ste 7,t_Jlization Plan when
�=rease in the number of
cr ava-i-lable lar.d.
neet, but not exceed, the
crop yields based on soil type,
conditions, and
are regulations that restrict
-D"Laar nutr_-Lezats.
land eroding less than 5 tons
a-orolied to land that is eroding
tons per acre per year
ins�-all ed where runoff leaves
-Filiter Strip)
L.-ae waste or disking after
�ot be appi-J-ed when there is
-e acpl-'ed on acres subject to
cor-
__z -jorated on conventionally tilled
'led crops or
.:,rcadcast prov-ided the application
p,-rone to flooding. (See "Weather
idance.)
o r g u L " f
ar rates not to exceed the soil
=r�off does not occur offsite or to
-od. which does not cause drift from
.Lon. No ponding should occur in order
to saturated soils, during
surface is frozen.
F"o-z-1-ed. on actively growing crops in such
Z­,Ter�- to a depth that
_(f. w.L
for salt damage from animal
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or winter for
a na-gn potential for
rat -es on -these soils should be
W crop planted to
in'r-er cove.
not be applied more
cZ-0p or forages breaking
or af-'Cez-October 1, 1995 shall
ouz�er per-Lme-Cer of the land area
7— _._o­.:i a 3-agoon thatz is a component of
7 ') feet from. any residential
:_,c),mL any neren= al stream or river (other
An-1-mal oiaste other than
on or after October 1, 1995),
5 feet tc perennial waters.
c.�.osa= than 100 feet to
closer than 200 feet of
7
-LaIndowner.
not- to -;---each other property
into surface waters,
c".-Lscharge or by over -spraying.
­­ior converted
cropland provided
a-nd ap-ol' cation site by a
waste shall not be applied on
ly into water courses,
difect I L�
-�,iaste shal] e applied at
L.-at causes no runoff or drift from
'c E:-� 'from washdown facilities,
8'.-a-," -o- be discharged into the
vegetation will be
(lagoon etnbankments, berms,
��ha___ Le fenced, as necessary, to
as trees, shrubs, and
a:�=' Umited to areas where considered
'd be kept mowed and accessible.
be inspected regularly for evidence
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De suspended or
obtaininq and
ei=minate the
Dol�-ution and erosion.
�Pumps, reels, etc., should
zrevent breakdowns, leaks,
'heck!-Lst should be kept on
-,n a on that includes vegetables
-ion. However, if
e c human consumption it
tur"Cher applications of
I-- ;.-- -ailed to mark the top and
-)e --st
--ary storage (pumping volume) of
shall be managed to
the markers. marker will
vo ume f or waste
6aYs Of ut-11-ization and soil
ites where waste
cro-O s L
J3e the rate - determining
-F -'n �he soils shall be
-y-s-tes shall be used when these
PH shall be adjusted for
�.;-:-"..'Zained. Soil and waste
- .7 �or -F�'
tive years. Poultry dry
be maintained for three (3)
all other waste shall be
in a manner that meets North
Page: 12

17.-ilzmLent the specifications
estabjAshed in the
L
"or �-he 'arm named above. I
ing aesign capacity of the
L,�uc-CJion of new
or const
to be submitted to the
(-N-CDWQ) before the new
--,n-de-,s7',--arLd that there must be no
:sysiteo. to surface waters of the
F:--cars than the 25-year, 24-hour
.--�-ed on-sit-e at the farm office
and Water 'Conservation District
upo--,.L request.
D a te 4
'd W. Hedgpeth
priat)DavI
,-10 -39-5478
Date-,
RECSftjWC,Z:=WR
APR 0 ?nlg
Page: 13

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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause Bmps to Minim )r Site Specific Practices
Farmstead & Swine production 19 Vegetative or wooded buffers;
IR Recommended best management practices;
0 Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces a Dirty manure -covered animals 0 Dry floors
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered floors
14
Slotted floors;
a
Waterers located over slotted floors;
0
Feeders at high end of solid floors;
13
Scrape manure buildup from floors;
13
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
&
Urine;
13---Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
0
Partial microbial decomposition
or scrape;
13
Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans
0 __V�Iatile
gases;
19'
Fan maintenance;
Dust
a
Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
*
Dust
Cl,
Washdown -between grou"ps of animals;
0
Feed additives;
0
Feeder covers;
CI
Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks
0
Agitation of recycled lagoon
0
Flush tank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling
0
Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush aficys
a
Agitation during wastewater
0
Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recharge points
0
Agitation of recycled lagoon
0
Extend recharge lines to near Itom of
liquid while pits are filling
pits
with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations
a
Agitation during sump tank,
0
Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection
9
Agitation during wastewater
0
Box covers
orjunction boxes
conveyance
AMO4- November 11, 1996, Page 3

Source
Cause
BMPS to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
End oFdrainpipes at
0 Agitation during wastewater
Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon
conveyance
lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surba—ces
0 Volatile gas emissions;
O""'Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
a Biological mixing;
G'O'Comict lagoon stamp
0 Agitation
procedures;
0 Minimum surface area -to -volume rmio.
0 Minimum agitation when.pumping;
0 Mechanical aeration;
"roven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler
0 High pressure agitation;
0' Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind; —
nozzles
0 Wind drifk
M�lMinimum recommended operating pressure;
EW'Pump intake new lagoon liquid surface;
9-l"Pump from second-slagej;.,
gooli
Storage tank or basin
0 Partial microbial decomposition;
0 Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface
0 Mixing while filling;
0 Tank covers;
0 Agitation when emptying
0 Basin surface mats of solids;
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface 0 Partial microbial decomposition; 0 Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
0 Mixing while filling; level;
* Agitation when emptying 0 Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slu or sludge Agitation when spreading; —13 Soil injection of s-1unyJs--1—udg­es;
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions 0 Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
El Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
Volatile gas emissions while
Cl
Soil injection of slurry/sl i"d—ges"—
slurry or sludge on field
surfaces
drying
0
Soil incorporation within 49 hrs.;
CY
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
0
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
0 Carcass decomposition
G "Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
a Carcass decomposition
0
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
pits
0
Proper location/construction ofdisposal pits
Incinerators
* In mplete combustion
0
Secondary stack burner—s—
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 4

�"a 11r* — --
Standing waW arowd
facilities
'Unuse
Improper draii4e—, —
Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
to Rfinimi— O'S.A--
L2 Grade and landscape such that -Water drains
away from facilities
Manure tracked onto —a -070orlyi�iWLw-;n--�d-acc—ess-r-oa-ds— CY�Farzn access road ma'
public roads from farm Ultenance
access
Additional information:
W.*-
Practices
Swine Manure Management; 0200 RuletBMP Packet
Available From.
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Rec4arge - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 12"s
NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management. Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-89
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure
NCSU - BAE
NCSU-BAE
Treatment and Storage; EBAE 10343
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU - BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSU-BAE
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual
NCSU - Swine Extension
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
NC Pork Producers Assoc
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; PRO 107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
4P Illb
TJ
j
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5

9k-2P-
Insect Control Checklist for Animal operations
C Cause
ause
11mil" 90 Control
—Accumillati,311 jl�f—SII!110 Liquidi! Ciro Practices
fT F , Illsil sYslent is designed and operale,j
sufficienfly to reinove acclillitilaled 50fids froln
filters as designed.
M/lu"Cillove bridging Of acculludaled solidsal
lischarge
I
CI listed solids Maintain lagoons,
-Scliling basins and pils wilere
Pesl breeding is apparent 10 Inininlize Ile
misting Of solids 10 a deptilof I,() lli()Fc than 6 -
VCrdikliVe inches Over more 111all 30% orslip-lace.
Decayllig vegeli,11011
Maillfai-1-1-vegelalive COlIlr0I along ballc!;
lago()lls alld ("lliel' it"P0131111mcnis lo prevel,,
accullillialij)II of tlecilfillg vegetative 111allcl
along water's edge oil iljjIl()1l1ldIlIcIIl,s
FCC' ICA Dry
FCCd.SpIjJ;IgC
Desig-11. aver-ilic- —will main w ill
systems
Iltinkers and Irmiglis) to 111iiii1ilize file
acculludmion of decayillg Wastage.
.IC;lll fill Spiffilge "lla rol"I'le b-Isis (e.g., 7
day illferval (111ring st"llmer; 1-5-3()
FCC11 Sfnj'1)!C furing xvillter).
Is Of fecal rest,
educe 111015111re acclillitthilit)JI wilh;II alul
around I)CM11cler ficed
areas fly ii)Sljrijlg darilill;lge ak.,,y fi0III silc 'e
alldlor providing adetillatc C4311faillmellf
covered Nil 1(ar ')rE:wcl'!; 9"i'l ;11141 sim ilar higil
"Wistlire grain prodticts).
n IllsIXC( ficarail(I "e'llove or 1), cA ill)
Solids ill filler Strips arolillt, teed s1milge.l..;
Ileedell.
A N

1119 Areas AcclinjIllillion
and feed wasl
age
Y Mall lile I .111illial wastes
171
11114
to Control I
Elialinale low areas that kap nIo*
fences andOlher locations wlle Islure al,"9
re wasle
acel"I'llfates and disturbance by allinjals is
minintal.
A4*18'a fence rows and fiffer"strips around
allifnal 1101ding areas 10 miflin)jzC
accumulations Of wastes (Le., insPCcI for all(l
re'llOve or break tip a
needed). ccliffillialed solids as
171 Remove spillage
, On
day interval durille'sa ro"""e basis (c.g., 7 - 10------
111nmer,
. 15_30 (Jay in
dwing winter) wilere is fi)ajccj terval
al"Plicillioll or disposal. for lall(l
n Provide fi)r adeqiiale
Stockpiles. drainage ar0und Man,jr,
rl 111specl r()r an(' rcn)Ove or break up ac(:jlIIjI,IalC,l
wastes i. tiller sllr'Ps a"Iflil slockpil
""I 1110le intomimitill c,1111,1c, Ile areas as .
161CII-JI, PJ(', 0I)Cralive I.X,
W, 13. ClIsioll 'Service I)CPallment 1101110109Y.
nox 76 13, Nolp,
llivvl,-jjlY,
14"Yedill)" 11, 199f', Pill;, 2
Site
SPecific
ices

EMERGEN.-CY ACTION PLAN
PHONENUNMERS
DWQ
BERG ZENCY. NtANAGF_-Mt1NT 5YSTEM 2
S'NCD--9zf) - 173
U _U 1 7 �-7
N'RCS
This Plan will be implemenzed in the event that wastes from your operaxion are leaking,
Overflowing, or runni.-Ig off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface Watm or
leave your properTj tQ Consider that you have a problem. You should make every ffort to
ensure that this dces e
not i happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at L�e fac'.Ai--.y. The following are some action items you should take.
I. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested res-oonses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow.:�ossj­ole solutions are:
L Add soil to ber-M to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rare.
c. S[cp a:11 flows to the ]agoon immediately.
d. Call a W
pumping -or-tractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
a
B: Runoff frOrn- waste application field -actions include:
a. Im.mediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
Evaluate and elir"ruinate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate ' the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leaka-e from %he waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
0
a. Stop recyclepurnz.
b. Sccp irrigation pump,
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair ail Ileaks prior to restartiniz pumps.
D: Leakage from I'lush S' .,'Stems, nouses, solid separators -action include -
a. Stop recyclepump.
b. Stop irrigation oump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flovvs in the house. flush sv.stems, or solid sepaxwors.
December 18, 1996

-�r�OrtQ restarting pumps.
E. Leakage
of la oon. Often this is seepage as Opposed to
ilowi:!� g
-�Cssj�le action:
u Or d-tch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
PW in a subiners" - A
b. 10-,e PuMP, and pump back to lagoon.
If holes are caused by bwTow'ng animals, trap or remove animals and fill
A%Gles cQ,—,-Vacz with a clay type soil.
C' Have P- X-f-S 'Onai '�valuate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
boz-toKr 4w"- s'
., a-s sc-On as possible.
2. Assess the �e sp,,, aA
L note an
A I
'Ll Y obvious damages,
91. Did the waste -.ac.h any
App�,oxjn - '- surface waters?
,k 'Much was release '
C. Any dan, ag-� ;��Ored. suc. 4" d and for what duration -7
11 as employee injury, f1sh kills, -
d. I)id the S%1 leave ',�e ropem Perty darnage?
Does the or pro
'Pll-1 have the zo-tential to reach surface waters?
e. ?
4'r'. eveTr cause the spill to reach surface waters?
9. Are 1)OEZb.7e Wa,e� Wel,S.,
W'- danger.(either on or Off of the property)?
h' HO M=h .7--ached. S., ce waters?
3: Contact kz)pro-,-),
a. During norrA,
,al 'C)usiness houre call Your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regiorTal offic--.
Your phone Q, tA CU' After hours, emergency number: 0
a— 5-r- ld include: Your name, facility, telephone number, the detail;
Of the inc.'denc '34rOn-, it C,-n 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the 10 on or
direction Of ziov�-rrenz of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The co e
measures tilat ;- cati
b. If spill leave been under taken, and the seriousness of the situadon rr ctive
s proper" ty or enters surface waters,
call local EMS Phone number
C. Instruct F-Vis to contact local Hea'lth Department.
U e numbei,
d. Contact CZ5, Ohor
and local NR(�S office for advice/te-" local SWCD Office phone number
c��cal assistance Phone number
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff s Department and explain your
problem to them and ask :hat person to contact the proper agencies for you. '
5: Contact the coatraczor Of ycur choice to begin repair of problem to rriiniraize off -site
darnage.
a. Contractors Nzme;
b. Contractors Address.
C. Contractors P'lone:
2 December 18, 1996

Contact the te.I-nji'aj speciallis, ,v'.")o cer-6fied the lagoon (N-RCS, Consulting
Engineer, eLc.*,;
Name:
C" a
7: lrnplernen,, proc-d I
ctir-'s as adv:-;,-d b,� DWQ and technical assistance a
rc'(if.N' the darnage gencies to
keep proble,,.ns "enair :he syszen, . and rCasSeSS the WaSEe mariagenICIE plan to
V'. k , 'r .
re;ease 0' 'x'astes from happening again,

�0_98
Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 1 5A NCAC
E] 13B .0200.
71 Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
19 Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C.0102.
A composting'systern approved and permitted by - the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opinionw-of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be,done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
of Far wner/M ager
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
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Date

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1. AVERA11" F
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0
2. MIN17,F-INk r,
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1417 lbs. 0 lbs
522 lbs. 0 lbs
135 lbs. 712800 lbs
433 lbs. 0 lbs
30 lbs. 0 lbs
0
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OF LAGOON
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
1 CF/lb.-ALW
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D:'! -S SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
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water used for washing floors or volume
Zflush system. Flush systems that recircula-
for in 5A.
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II it
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid mana
levelsgement should be a year-round priority. It is especially
Important to manage so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods,
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
rece in crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
1v
di rfi
exten 2rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the surnme me. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
Periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before sMrting to
' ate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods,
irrig
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each Yew, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertiliied with 800 pounds per acre of 10- 10- 10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankm.ent must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth,
NOTE., If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --- look for-
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3, accumulation of salts Qr minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon Surface --- look for:
I . undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment --- look for:
I . settlement, cracking or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---'slumps or bulges
I wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by stron
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the Jagoong dam,
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts,
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If Your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste, discharge. However, a permanent solution should be.reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with hea equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and sho2cd, not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert,
Transfer Pumps --- check for proper operation of:
I . recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE; Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainfM that hits the lagoon directly
You should insWt your diversion system for the following,
I , adcq�jztc vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance fs needed to
determine proper Solutions, Consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(You must also be recordin& your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage, If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of I pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times d4y arc
optimum for treatment, Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well,

Practice water oonservadon---minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation,
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Management:
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and
the full temporary storage level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than I foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge,
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges,
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
P,ate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate,
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge matenial analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3,
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible,
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop rernovaJ of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site,
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other condi�ons which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
darn. Assurning proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
Modification of the lagoon structure --- an example is the placement of a pipe
in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels --- high levels are a safety risk,
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon,
Liner integrity ---protect from inlet pipe scouring' damage during sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
of wastewater and possible dam failure.